Debut on University Challenge

The University of Lincoln will make its first ever appearance on the iconic BBC quiz show University Challenge.

Lincoln’s debut episode is due to be broadcast on Monday, September 1 marking a historic moment for the university’s participation in the prestigious academic competition.

A team, captained by Sam Orman-Chan (Computer Science), alongside John Clayworth (History), Laura Bruce (Conservation of Cultural Heritage), and Grace Bloomfield (Chemistry), will represent the University of Lincoln against Lancaster University.

Team Captain Sam Orman-Chan said: “It was a great honour to captain the University of Lincoln’s very first team on University Challenge.

“Representing the University on such a prestigious and well-known programme was both exciting and frightening, but above all it was a fantastic experience that I will always remember.”

University Challenge is one of the UK’s longest-running and most respected television quiz shows, testing students’ general knowledge, speed, and teamwork in a high-pressure environment.

The episode will be broadcast on BBC at 8.30pm.